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News & Views with Joel Heitkamp — 247 episodes

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Joel talks UND football with Head Coach Eric Schmidt

2

Bobby Rush reflects on his work in the blues ahead of the Fargo Blues Festival

3

MN Lt. Gov. and U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan is endorsed by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren

4

Nikki Gronli hopes to serve as the next member of Congress from South Dakota

5

SD State Senator Voita defends July as "a time of prayer and fasting"

6

Jen Pickett and Mary Aldrich join "News and Views" for another Recycling Reality Check

7

President of ND Farmers Union, Matt Perdue, speaks to Farm Bill on Co-op Day

8

North Dakota State Fair Co-op Day with Kennedy DeLap

9

Live from Dilworth Loco Daze with the Mayor and other town leaders

10

Live from Dilworth Loco Daze with Stems of Joy Floral and

11

Jamie Selzler discusses upcoming DNC trip and midterm election

12

University of MN Dr. Galin Jones speaks to rise of data centers

13

Former Fargo City Commissioner Arlette Preston hopes to make Fargo a ward-based city

14

MN GOP Governor candidate Kendall Qualls speaks to Trump endorsement of Mike Lindell

15

Former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp rode Big Boy, the world's largest operating steam locomotive

16

North Dakota Community Foundation with Scott Nicholson and Steven Lipp

17

Richland Wilkin Community Foundation at the Bois De Sioux Golf Course

18

ND Governor Armstrong says he will not vote for school lunch measure

19

Support the community through Lend a Hand Up

20

Mary Dolan and Josh Nesdahl tell you about Nelson Auto Group

21

Minnesota: Land of Neighbors hosts listening sessions throughout the state

22

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer speaks to Iran war and says, "I don't know a lot about it" regarding Maine ICE shooting

23

ND Great Plains Food Bank is getting a new statewide distribution center

24

MN Secretary of State Steve Simon speaks to paper ballots and election integrity

25

Road construction is in full swing in Fargo

26

Learn about Downtown Fargo from Folkways and the Kilbourne Group

27

Congresswoman Angie Craig, " the President seems very confused about who world leaders are"

28

Data Center Town Hall Tour from Tammy K. Clark and Kristen Meghan Kelly

29

Learn more about solar panels from Holsen Solar

30

Vern Thompson to host Rural Mental Health Roundtable

31

Dakota Rudesill speaks to current state of the U.S. after 250th anniversary

32

Former Congressman Pomeroy shares his thoughts on Trump interjecting in World Cup

33

Governor Kelly Armstrong joins News and Views from Medora

34

Craig Dykers joins News and Views live from Medora

35

Robbie Lauf joins News and Views live from Medora

36

Rear Admiral Jonathan Townsend joins News and Views live in Medora

37

Jonathan Martin joins News and Views

38

Angie Craig joins News and Views

39

Heidi Heitkamp joins News and Views

40

Shelly Carlson joins News and Views

41

Beth Tiegs joins News and Views

42

Collin Peterson joins News and Views

43

Denise Kolpack joins News and Views

44

Sophia Thompson discusses the Red River Valley Fair

45

Amy Jacobson joins News and Views

46

Jolene Garty joins News and Views

47

MN State Rep. Heather Keeler discusses tuition costs with NDSU faculty

48

June 26th marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn: Heather Keeler and Prairie Rose Seminole speak to it

49

MN State Rep and Moorhead Council Members discuss early voting, council recaps, and more

50

MN State Rep. Heather Keeler and Chandler Esslinger speak to homelessness in FM area

51

MN State Rep. Heather Keeler speaks with Dr. Gefroh about healthcare affordability

52

Gary and Becky celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary at the KFGO picnic

53

Biologist Noah Greenwald says Secretary Doug Burgum "has been a disaster for our public lands and endangered species"

54

Newly-elected Nikkie Gullickson shares goals for Fargo City Commission

55

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong joins Joel Heitkamp in studio

56

Former Governor Ed Schafer is getting ready for America's 250th

57

Learn more about what to recycle from Jen Pickett and Mary Aldrich

58

Economics Professor Riaz Aziz speaks to current issues impacting the economy

59

Journalists Jack Zaleski, Jane Ahlin, and Al Aamodt discuss current events with Joel Heitkamp

60

Republican National Committee says "Americans have more money in their pockets" regarding Trump's economy

61

Live from Roger Maris All Star Week with American figure skater Scott Hamilton

62

Live from Roger Maris All Star Week with former MN Vikings Player, Chad Greenway

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Live from Roger Maris All Star Week with UND Hockey player, EJ Emery

64

Roger Maris All Star Week Radiothon with former Buffalo Bills player, Phil Hansen

65

Support your community through Lend A Hand Up with Jeana Peinovich

66

Live from North Dakota Boys State with Theodore Roosevelt!

67

Live from North Dakota Boys State with Party Chairs

68

Live from North Dakota Boys State with Governor candidates

69

Live from North Dakota Boys State with ND Highway Patrol

70

Live from North Dakota Boys State with NDSCS President, Dr. Rod Flanigan

71

MN Lt. Gov. and U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan speaks to DFL endorsement, the Walz Administration, and more

72

Former Congressman Riggleman, "we have destroyed what we have always claimed to be" regarding Iran war

73

Learn more about Farm QA from Kris Poulson

74

Land Intelligence, Water Management and Ag Engineering with Terrain

75

Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks become the Woodchippers on June 12

76

Alex Balazs thanks supporters after primary loss and speaks to Fedorchak, "apparently you can do nothing...and still win"

77

ND Soybean Council and Growers Association speak to current issues facing our farmers

78

Congressional candidate Trygve Hammer speaks to the primary election, data centers, and more

79

Jim Shaw and Joel Heitkamp go over primary election results

80

Josh Boschee joins Joel in the KFGO studio after being elected mayor of Fargo

81

Actor Stephen Tobolowsky from Groundhog Day, Freaky Friday, and more is in the KFGO studio

82

Learn about getting your own solar panels from Holsen Solar

83

ND State Rep. Alisa Mitskog speaks to her campaign, natural gas, fertilizer, and more

84

ND Senate Majority Leader David Hogue sponsors Measure 1 on the primary ballot

85

ND State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier joins News and Views

86

Tony Gehrig hopes to get back on the Fargo City Commission in next week's election

87

Alison Krauss & Union Station concert relocated to Scheels Arena

88

Tracy Foss hopes to serve as the next Superintendent of Public Instruction of ND

89

Dan Wogsland, Tony Grindberg, and John Dorso join News and Views

90

Tyler Sand joins News and Views

91

Dustin Gawrylow urges voters to "vote no" on primary ballot Measure 1

92

State Senator Josh Boschee hopes to earn your vote on June 9 to be the next Mayor of Fargo

93

Greg Clark hopes to serve another term on the Fargo School Board

94

Vicki Dawson hopes to serve another term on the Fargo Park Board

95

Dave Piepkorn shares his thoughts on homelessness, taxes, and more and hopes to serve as next Fargo Mayor

96

Joe Deutsch hopes to serve another term on the Fargo Park Board

97

Republican activist Charles Tuttle is running for ND Superintendent of Public Instruction

98

KFGO News Director Paul Jurgens retires after 43 years and Daron Selvig assumes the position

99

Jack Zaleski, Jane Ahlin, and Al Aamodt bring their journalism perspectives to "News and Views"

100

Carissa Geske hopes to serve as the conservative voice on the Fargo School Board

101

Tyler Erickson hopes for your support for West Fargo City Commission

102

Tyler Axness is joined by candidate for ND Public Service Commission, Chris Olson

103

Tyler Axness discusses the midterm election with St. Olaf College professor, Dr. Dan Hofrenning

104

ND GOP District 25 candidate Matt Evans has strong views on public schools, religion, data centers, and more

105

Emily Secor May is running for the Fargo Park Board

106

Trooper Talk with Sergeant Grabow and Captain Niewind ahead of Memorial Day

107

Chris Deery talks about VA benefits and Memorial Day services

108

Fargo City Commissioner, Michelle Turnberg, hopes to be the city's next mayor

109

Visit Nathan at Tioga Ace Hardware

110

Learn about what to recycle from Jen Pickett and Mary Aldrich

111

Denise Kolpack is running for Mayor of Fargo, and speaks to homelessness, safety, and more

112

The Kilbourne Group gives an update on Downtown Fargo

113

MN State Rep. Heather Keeler reflects on her time in the legislature after session ends

114

Aaron Hill hopes to earn your support for the Fargo City Commission on June 9

115

ND Ag Commission candidate, Vern Thompson, speaks to data center debate

116

Justice Tufte and Cass County State's Attorney Hegvik speak to treatment court month

117

Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney discusses convention center, 2026 mayoral election, and more

118

Fargo Education Association endorsed-candidate, Jolene Garty, hopes to serve on the Fargo School Board

119

Axios Reporter Kate Santaliz discusses the controversy around the White House Ballroom

120

Sekou Sirleaf hopes to earn your vote for Mayor of Fargo

121

Dan Ahlers tells KFGO listeners why he hopes to serve as the next Governor of South Dakota

122

Governor Kelly Armstrong shares his perspective on rural data centers

123

ND Job Service is hosting the "Fair Chance Job Fair" on June 4th

124

Learn about Nelson Auto from Mary Dolan and Josh Nesdahl

125

Nancy Farnham, Carrie Lauber, and Vicki Schmidt bring a firsthand look at the Southern Border

126

Jim Shaw interviews Clay County Attorney candidate, Amber Gustafson

127

Jim Shaw asks Fargo City Commission candidate, Anna Johnson, about the city budget, police department, and more

128

Learn more about the Red River Zoo from Sally Mulvena

129

Jamie Selzler and Dem-NPL Chair, Adam Goldwyn, cover midterm elections, Trump, and more

130

Ariston Johnson hopes to earn your vote for North Dakota Supreme Court

131

SD Congressional Candidate, Nikki Gronli, speaks to tariffs, rural healthcare, and more with Jamie Selzler

132

Memory Cafe: "People who are forgetting should not be forgotten"

133

New York Times Reporter Jack Healy writes, "Home on the Range No More: Trump Wants Bison Gone"

134

Terry Goerger is running for State Representative in District 25

135

1-800-Water Damage of ND is offering you a discount for booking Spore the mold-detection dog

136

Former CBS Reporter, Scott MacFarlane, joins Joel and Heidi Heitkamp

137

Joel Heitkamp and Tyler Axness break down the Fargo Mayoral debate

138

National Rural Grocery Summit with Ron Knox and Claire Kelloway

139

ND Ag Commission candidate Vern Thompson speaks to data center controversy

140

Learn more about solar panels from Holsen Solar

141

GOP-endorsed candidate Alex Balazs speaks to Iran war, ND agriculture, and more

142

Mary Dolan encourages you to vote for Fergus Falls Native on American Idol, Chris Tungseth

143

State Senator Ryan Braunberger is running for ND Secretary of State

144

Join Joel Heitkamp on an 11-day trip to Scotland and Ireland!

145

Melissa Burkland hopes to be re-elected to the Fargo School Board

146

NDFU President, Matt Perdue, gives a status update on the Farm Bill

147

It's time for the Spring Parade of Homes!

148

Journalists Jack Zaleski, Al Aamodt, and Jane Ahlin share their thoughts on current events

149

ND News Cooperative polls North Dakotans on Iran, tariffs, and ICE

150

Dr. Erika Yoney received the Dem endorsement for MN House District 4A

151

AARP wants to connect with family caregivers at Thrifty White in West Fargo

152

BIO Girls’ 7th Annual Find Your Kind 5K is back on April 29, 2026

153

Charley Johnson speaks to the debate around proposed Fargo convention center sites

154

Joel Heitkamp and Adam Goldwyn honor the life of ND Representative Liz Conmy

155

Aaron Birst speaks to ND county impact from rural data centers

156

News and Views is live from Hovde Resort in Devils Lake

157

GOP Congressional Candidate Alex Balazs shares frustrations over Burgum and Trump selling public land

158

Cory Haala discusses new book, "When Democrats Won the Heartland: Progressive Populism in the Age of Reagan, 1978-1992"

159

Tom Huynh decides to close Downtown Fargo business after 20 years

160

Mark Western from the North Dakota Ethics Commission joins "News and Views"

161

Joe Deutsch hopes to serve another term on the Fargo Park Board

162

Dickey County Commissioner and Ellendale Township Chairman share their take on Applied Digital data center

163

Michael Wallace of CBS speaks to national redistricting issue after Virginia vote

164

"News and Views" listeners call and text to express concerns over ND data centers

165

Fargo School Board President, Katie Christensen Mineer, hopes to serve another term

166

Tony Pipa of the Brookings Institution speaks to data centers in rural America

167

Get ready for Earth Week with Jen Pickett and Mary Aldrich

168

Rural School Advocate Dr. Steven Johnson shares his thoughts on data centers

169

South Dakota Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke, speaks to current ag issues

170

Valley United Co-Op General Manager, Paul Coppin, speaks to current ag issues

171

Former Inforum Columnist and Editor, Jack Zaleski, joins the North Dakota Monitor

172

Marc Caputo from Axios and Joel Heitkamp discuss President Trump's social media and Iran war

173

Mayor of Moorhead, Shelly Carlson, hopes to become a state legislator

174

Former Senator Heidi Heitkamp shares her thoughts on the Iran war

175

NDSCS hopes to have your support to install an indoor turf for student athletes

176

Economics Professor Riaz Aziz gives the current economy a D- grade due to the Iran war

177

Tyler Axness is joined by candidate for Congress, Trygve Hammer, to speak to Iran, President Trump, and more

178

Learn more about solar power from Holsen Solar

179

White House Ballroom is being made with foreign steel - State Senator Grant Hauschild speaks to it

180

Dustin Gawrylow joins News and Views

181

Robin Nelson joins News and Views to speak to school meals ballot measure

182

Brendan Byrne joins News and Views

183

Interim Fargo Police Chief Travis Stefonowicz joins News and Views

184

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong speaks to state budget

185

Former U.S. Senator and Ambassador to the Holy See, Joe Donnelly, speaks to Trump Administration "disrespecting" the Catholic Church

186

Fargo Cass Public Health recognizes National Public Health Week and encourages immunizations

187

MN Lieutenant Governor Flanagan, "we deserve better than, frankly, a President who is completely unhinged"

188

Minnesota Farmers Union President hosts town halls, President Wertish, "we have elected officials that refuse to hold town hall meetings"

189

ND Ag Commissioner, Doug Goehring, speaks to current agriculture issues

190

Toby McPherson hosts ag leaders at Tall Towers Aviation in Page, ND

191

President Trump says to, "Open the F***in' Straight" regarding Iran, and Dakota Rudesill shares his thoughts

192

Watch the FM Redhawks play as the "Fargo Woodchippers" this summer!

193

Minnesota Twins Home Opener with Tom Pohlad, Executive Chair

194

Minnesota Twins Home Opener with Dustin Morse, VP of Communications

195

Minnesota Twins Home Opener with General Manager, Jeremy Zoll

196

MN Governor Tim Walz joins Joel Heitkamp at Target Field to speak to Iran War

197

Matthew Simon, Chairman of ND GOP, says their convention is relevant, despite elected officials not attending

198

Jim Shaw will bring his weekly column to KFGO after leaving Forum Communications

199

Robin Nelson is seeking another term on the Fargo School Board

200

Steve Hunegs from the JCRC addresses antisemitism in regards to Israel

201

Nikkie Gullickson hopes to be the next Fargo City Commissioner

202

Legal expert, Laurie Levenson, updates listeners on birthright citizenship and construction on Trump's ballroom

203

Jim Shaw and others were fired from The Forum, and Jim Shaw shares why

204

Downtown Fargo will host a "One Bite Challenge" with participating restaurants

205

SD Congressman Johnson, "we are absolutely not doing our job" regarding the government shutdown

206

Lori Ishaug joins News and Views to promote the upcoming Veterans Honor Flight

207

Chris Deery answers your VA-related questions

208

Jen Pickett will host a fundraiser for the ND/MN Veterans Honor Flight

209

Noah Coughlan aims to become third person to cross the U.S. on foot as a tribute to the American people

210

Fix It Forward will give away their 700th vehicle in the FM area!

211

Joel and Heidi Heitkamp speak to the status of the DHS funding

212

TSA Union Representative, Ruark Hotopp, says "this is unconscionable and immoral"

213

Support Cares for Cancer in Hankinson on March 28

214

Fargo City Commissioner John Strand says he will not endorse a mayoral candidate

215

Journalist roundtable with Jack Zaleski, Al Aamodt, and Jane Ahlin cover Iran war, Fargo Police Department, and more

216

Recycle your lightly-used furniture and household items to Furniture Mission RRV

217

Trace Adkins, Jason Derulo, Uncle Kracker, and more coming to the Red River Valley Fair 2026

218

ND Tax Commissioner encourages you to apply for the primary residence credit by April 1

219

NSF AgTech Engine in ND Receives Continued Funding from U.S. National Science Foundation

220

Elad Strohmayer, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, debates with Joel Heitkamp over Iran war

221

Williston State Tetons earn #20 seed at Nationals with Mike Reuter, KEYZ 660

222

Ben Holsen wants to get you solar panels!

223

Vern Thompson is running for North Dakota Ag Commissioner

224

ND Association of Counties Executive Director, Aaron Birst, discusses data centers in ND

225

Cally Musland visits with Dale Lennon about the North Dakota Military Gallery

226

Cally Musland is joined by Minto-native, Chris Misialek, ahead of the Class B Basketball State Tournament

227

Fargo School Board Member Greg Clark hopes to serve another term

228

Tyler Axness live from the RRWMB and FDRWG Joint Conference with Rob Sip and Jason Braaten

229

Tyler Axness live from the 27th Annual Joint Conference on Flood Mitigation with International Water Institute

230

Tyler Axness Live from the Joint Conference on Flood Mitigation with Ben Bergey and Dan Money

231

National Farmers Union President, "we need to stop making things worse"

232

Sheriff Jesse Jahner speaks to AI usage after woman falsely spends nearly 6 months in jail

233

Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn shares concerns about police department and city spending

234

AARP encourages you to learn more about Social Security earlier than later

235

Jamie Selzler and Fargo Mayoral candidate, Josh Boschee, discuss false arrest due to Fargo Police

236

Learn more about North Dakota Boys State!

237

Jamie Selzler visits with West Fargo United hockey coach of the year, Kennedy Blair

238

Jim Shaw interviews international journalist and Fargo native, Roxana Saberi, on the Iran war

239

Former Cass County commissioner, Chad Peterson, enters race for Fargo City Commission

240

Ukrainian Anastassiya Andrianova speaks to fourth anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war

241

Senator Kent Conrad, "I do think it was a mistake not to have a debate and vote" regarding the Iran war

242

Attorney Greenwood said client spent months in Fargo jail despite never being charged

243

Jeana Peinovich promotes upcoming local fundraisers with Lend A Hand Up

244

Governor Armstrong says he supports candidates skipping ND GOP Convention

245

U.S. Congressional candidate Trygve Hammer won the Dem-NPL nomination and speaks to war in Iran

246

ND State Representative Greg Stemen breaks down upcoming statewide ballot measures

247

Former UND interim President Ed Schafer visits with current NDSU interim President